Party Kisses

Art by Kendra Dandy
- Bouffants & Broken Hearts/ Girls Night In -
KI Puzzles (Karmin International) | 500 pieces | 2023
Illustration of a stylized face, party food, and cocktails with surreal, eyelash-themed decorative elements.

The central artwork is a whimsical, surrealist-inspired illustration titled 'Party Kisses'. It features a large, stylized face in the background composed of soft pink and green vertical stripes, accented by long eyelashes shaped like lipsticks and a single bold red mouth. A wrapped gift box sits in the center, adorned with a pattern of red kiss marks and topped with eyes that have long, dramatic lashes.

In the foreground, a variety of party-themed objects are arranged as if on a table. These include several cocktails—a martini with a face inside the olive, a green drink with a lime wedge and a red kiss, and a layered orange drink—alongside a slice of chocolate layer cake. A large burger sits prominently in the bottom left, featuring a garnish of eyelashes and lipstick. The overall composition is playful and busy, characterized by a flattened perspective and repetitive motifs.

The colour palette is soft and pastel-toned, utilizing shades of dusty pink, mint green, and warm peach, contrasted by bold pops of deep red. The artistic style is reminiscent of mid-century modern fashion illustration with a quirky, contemporary twist. Clean, graphic lines define the subjects, while the surreal integration of facial features—like eyes, lips, and eyelashes—onto inanimate food and drinks creates a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere.

Surreal illustration of a face with lipstick eyes, a burger, cocktails, and party treats on a pink background.

This whimsical, surrealist-style illustration depicts a personified face blended with a festive party spread. The main figure dominates the upper half, with stylized green hair, eyes formed by rows of lipsticks, and a simple dark line for a nose. Below the face, the composition is filled with playful objects including a gift box patterned with lips, a martini glass containing an olive, a decadent slice of layer cake with a single lit candle, a burger topped with eyelashes, and various other cocktails garnished with citrus slices.

The artwork features a vibrant, lighthearted colour palette dominated by soft peach, pastel pink, olive green, and pops of bright orange and crimson. The lines are bold and graphic, giving the piece a modern, fashion-forward sensibility often found in contemporary lifestyle illustration. The flat, non-representational perspective creates a dreamlike quality where food items and beauty products coexist as playful, personified characters.

The mood is celebratory and eccentric, evoking a sense of glamour, indulgence, and fun. The artist uses repetition of motifs, such as the lip prints and long, dramatic eyelashes on the food and the face, to create a cohesive and highly decorative visual language. The overall aesthetic is distinctly illustrative, characterized by clean shapes and a deliberate lack of realistic shading, prioritizing bold patterns and stylized forms.

Illustration featuring stylized faces on food items and cocktails, with matching accessories on a dark surface.

The illustration features a whimsical, surrealist scene populated by anthropomorphized food and drink items. In the center, a large hamburger sits at the base, its top bun decorated with numerous dark, long-lashed eyes and red lips. Nearby, a variety of cocktails are shown in ornate glasses, some featuring egg-like garnishes that have also been given expressive eyes and lashes. The background is a soft, pastel-striped wall draped with sheer, peachy fabric, contributing to a playful and eccentric mood.

Surrounding this imagery are several physical accessories that repeat the same illustration. These include four grey felt sorting trays arranged on the left side of a dark, textured tabletop, alongside three small square coasters that mirror the whimsical food motif. The composition is arranged flat against the dark surface, with the primary illustration appearing on both a large reference sheet and a partially completed assembled version on the right, which is partially obscured by a bright orange box containing the set.

The aesthetic is highly graphic and illustrative, characterized by bold, flat colors and surreal details such as lashes and lips appearing in unexpected places. The overall color palette is a mix of muted pastels like soft pink and green, contrasted by the deeper, warm tones of the food and the vibrant orange of the packaging. The scene feels like a curated arrangement of lifestyle items, emphasizing a creative and fun approach to dining imagery.

Illustration of a stylized face, party food, and cocktails with surreal, eyelash-themed decorative elements.
Surreal illustration of a face with lipstick eyes, a burger, cocktails, and party treats on a pink background.
Illustration featuring stylized faces on food items and cocktails, with matching accessories on a dark surface.
💬 Drawing 🍅 Food
Rectangular Portrait | | Ribbon/Grid cut | Cardboard
Poster included | Whimsies
Manufacturer ID: 03036-SB | Barcode: 773392030367
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Submitted 2026-06-13
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